178 Birch Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
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OFF MARKET

$831,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,601 sqft

178 Birch Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Est. Refi. Payment $4,720/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 2, 2024 for $734,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$831K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$63K (+8.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$100K (+13.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +215% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$834K
August 2026$833K
July 2026$837K
June 2026$841K
May 2026$830K
April 2026$834K
March 2026$823K
February 2026$815K
January 2026$799K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
119 S White Pine Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
0.56
Single-Family Home
$625,000
10/16/25
2
2
1,450
145 Maple Road, Blowing Rock, NC
0.51
Single-Family Home
$615,000
09/15/25
2
2
1,082
385 Morningside Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
0.21
Single-Family Home
$925,000
09/24/25
3
3.5
2,166
181 Pheasant Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
0.56
Single-Family Home
$775,000
02/11/26
3
2
1,615
651 Chestnut Drive, Blowing Rock, NC
0.79
Single-Family Home
$751,000
03/23/26
2
1.5
1,171
279 Green Street, Blowing Rock, NC
0.29
Single-Family Home
$556,500
07/09/26
2
2
890
154 Lakeview Terrace, Blowing Rock, NC
0.46
Single-Family Home
$526,000
11/12/25
2
2
729

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
TBD Birch Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
266 Shelton Place, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.09
$3,955,400
5
5
7,066
Off Market
334 Hill Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.09
$1,190,000
3
2
1,970
For Sale
870 Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.10
$4,094,400
11
8
6,207
Off Market
168 Rainey Street, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.10
$841,300
2
2
1,312
Off Market
Lot 1 Snyder Place, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.15
-
-
-
-
Off Market
519 Waterside Drive #Mitchell 3, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.10
$1,105,800
3
3
1,811
Off Market
Lot 6 Shelton Place, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.15
-
-
-
-
Off Market
491 Waterside Drive #Adirondack 6, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.13
$985,000
3
3
1,860
Recently Sold
491 Waterside Drive #Adirondack, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.13
$953,200
3
3
1,970
Off Market
491 Waterside Drive #Adirondack 5, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
0.13
$997,900
3
3
1,817
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
1,601 sqft
$519/sqft
Garage

About this House

Fabulous Blowing Rock Cottage located in-town with many recent upgrades, a garage with heated/ cooled shop space, sunroom, beautiful hardwood floors and more. This 1950s cottage has all the charm of a historic home, but all the upgrades of modern living. The spacious kitchen features updated appliances, quartz counters and a wonderful island. The kitchen opens into the dining room with dual sided fireplace the can bee seen from the open living room as well. The primary bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and closet system. There is a second bedroom with updated bathroom off the hall, as well as a large laundry/ mud room with sink. The sunroom is huge and is multifunctional. Many fantastic improvements done on the home over the last 5 years to include updated kitchen/ appliances, updated primary bath, renovated halol bath, created laundry room, interior painted, added garage and workshop with minisplit unit for heat and air, 2024 Dual Fuel HVAC and more. Home comes with a generator and is being sold partially furnished.
178 Birch Drive, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,601 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $734,000 on May 2, 2024 (1% above the $729,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $831,200, with a rent estimate of $2,960/month.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Sarah Long, (828) 386-6047
828 Real Estate
Bought with: Mike Quinto, (828) 379-9322, Keller Williams High Country
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Source: High Country AOR, MLS#248536

Home Details for 178 Birch Drive

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl Space,Other,See Remarks
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1601 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, See Remarks, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump,Propane,Other,See RemarksHas CoolingAir Conditioning: 1 UnitHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: One, Gas, Other, See Remarks, VentedHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: One
Security
Security: Radon Mitigation System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural ShinglePatio / Porch: CoveredOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Storage
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Asphalt,Carport,Driveway,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1601 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cottage,Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2807993490000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $729,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Blowing RockCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: Blowing RockHigh School: Watauga

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1601 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Long Term Rental Allowed

HOA

Association for this Listing: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, New Loan

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 248536Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (828) 386-6047Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1601Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-37189-N-2807993490000-R-N

Additional Information

Long Term Rental AllowedDays On Market Replication: 43

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 2, 2024
Source: High Country AOR #248536
Sold
$734,000
Mar 25, 2024
Source: High Country AOR #248536
Contingent
$729,000
Mar 20, 2024
Source: High Country AOR #248536
Listed For Sale
$729,000
Nov 12, 2019
Source: High Country AOR #218191
Sold
$443,060
Oct 13, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$475,000

Market trends in Blowing Rock

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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What Locals Say about Blowing Rock

At least 32 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 73 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 47 % Say kids play outside

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Frisbee25
    "Safe area. Good options for outdoor activities. Not too many other kids around in my particular neighborhood. "
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  • Frisbee25
    "access to hiking and other outdoor adventures. friendly people. easy access to town. quiet. beautiful views. "
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  • Frisbee25
    "Lots of hiking! Great areas to walk. No dog parks unfortunately and not a lot of places to walk off leash "
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  • Xfernand
    "Quiet community. Country living. Far from major metro areas. Will take some adjustment to settle down "
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  • Xfernand
    "Upscale well-maintained, great outdoors, close to Charlotte. Good for a 2nd home or vacation. Blue Ridge Parkway minutes away."
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  • Amanda B.
    "downtown is a great place for dogs and dog walkers but there are lots of people. outside of downtown it is very hilly."
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  • Cebulanc
    "Fun place to live. Happy of all activities around. All town hall people are our local guys. Many people visiting from all over US. Crown jewel of Blue Ridge Parkway. Lots of hiking, biking, fishing and hunting in the area. Simply great place to live"
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  • Lynne J.
    "I’ve lived in a dozen places and this is the most unique. Not the friendliest place and like all areas, there are a few sketchy neighbors. "
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  • robertkling
    "Safe, beautiful, charming and super-friendly little town in the mountains of North Carolina. Great culture, shopping and restaurants galore. A perfect place to live"
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  • Faisuly S.
    "I have lived in area for 8 years. Slopes Court is between Boone and Blowing Rock...so it's less than 10 minutes from both. Roads are well maintained so access is great. Restaurants, shops. schools, doctors and App State are all under 13 minute's drive."
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  • patrickob123
    "The misty mountain community is fantastic. Beautiful homes. Close to town!"
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  • loveart50
    "Blowing Rock has been a famous summer retreat from the 1840's. Year round living and low taxes! Perfect for retirement. A cultural mountain Town!"
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Frequently asked questions about 178 Birch Drive

  • What is 178 Birch Drive estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 178 Birch Drive in Blowing Rock, NC is $831,200.
  • What is the price history for 178 Birch Drive?
    178 Birch Drive in Blowing Rock, NC last sold for $734,000 in May 2024.
  • Is Blowing Rock a buyer's or seller's market?
    Blowing Rock is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Blowing Rock?
    Residents describe Blowing Rock, NC as dog-friendly, well-kept, and established. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Blowing Rock, NC.
  • Does 178 Birch Drive have air conditioning?
    Yes, 178 Birch Drive in Blowing Rock, NC has air conditioning.
  • Does 178 Birch Drive have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 178 Birch Drive in Blowing Rock, NC has in-unit laundry.

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